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title: "Farm Inspections Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02988e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL"
published: "2021-07-29"
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# Farm Inspections Services

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02988e

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal seeking services for Farm Inspections. The title of the tender is "Farm Inspections Services", classified under the CPV code for Animal husbandry services. This procurement is actively underway, with a total contract value of approximately £4,000,000. The works will be conducted across the UK, with a call-off provision as required and an expected contract period from September 1, 2021, to August 31, 2025. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing for a wide range of submissions. Key dates include the closing deadline for submissions on June 4, 2021, and the planned award period beginning on June 28, 2021.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in agricultural and veterinary services, particularly those with experience in animal inspections and environmental stewardship visits. Companies with the capacity for national coverage in England and those able to provide supplementary work to support regulatory compliance will be particularly well-placed to compete. The open nature of the bidding process favours both small and large enterprises, making it accessible for diverse contractors looking to partner with Defra and fulfil essential public service contracts.

## Notice

Provision of Farm Inspection Services to supplement Authority Resources - Call off as required

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Specialist Farm Inspection services to support regulatory requirements

Renewal: Potential for the contract to be renewed, confirmation of further renewals will be formalised in due course

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018163-2021 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | 4 Mar 2021 |
| Award date | 22 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2021 - 31 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,000,000 |
| Lots value | £4,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £4,044,701 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HALL MARK MEAT HYGIENE LIMITED AND MEAT AND LIVESTOCK COMMERCIAL SERVICES LIMITED (MLCSL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 77500000 - Animal husbandry services
- 85200000 - Veterinary services

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2021 at 21:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018163-2021
- 20 May 2021 at 21:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011269-2021
- 4 Mar 2021 at 22:56 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004409-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk”

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